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Notice of Delay in Processing the Application by American Trucking Associations, Inc. for a Preemption Determination

Wed, Dec 21 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with statutory requirements, FMCSA is publishing a notice of delay in processing the American Trucking Associations, Inc.'s (ATA) application for a preemption determination. FMCSA is conducting factfinding in response to ATA's request, and is delaying issuance of its determination in order to allow time for appropriate consideration of the issues raised by ATA's application.

Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, Various Categories

Wed, Dec 21 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under international agreement, jointly publish and presently administer the St. Lawrence Seaway Regulations and Rules (Practices and Procedures in Canada) in their respective jurisdictions. Under agreement with the SLSMC, the SLSDC is amending the joint regulations by updating the Seaway Regulations and Rules in various categories. The proposed changes will update the following sections of the Regulation and Rules: Condition of Vessels; Preclearance and Security for Tolls; Seaway Navigation; Toll Assessment and Payment; and Information and Reports. These proposed amendments are necessary to take account of updated procedures and/or technology and will enhance the safety of transits through the Seaway. Several of the proposed amendments are merely editorial or for clarification of existing requirements.

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Wed, Dec 21 2005 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Pub. L. 105-383 and Pub. L. 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 200523311 at http://dms.dot.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action
may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Pub. L. 105 383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.flag vessels in that business, a

Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA)/Joint Planning Advisory Group (JPAG)

Wed, Dec 21 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The VISA program requires that a notice of the time, place, and nature of each JPAG meeting be published in the Federal Register. The program also requires that a list of VISA participants be periodically published in the Federal Register. The full text of the VISA program, including these requirements, is published in 70 FR 5594755955, dated September 23, 2005.

On December 5, 2005, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and the U.S. Transportation Command cohosted a meeting of the VISA JPAG at the Military Sealift Command in Washington, DC. Meeting attendance was by invitation only, due to the nature of the information discussed and the need for a governmentissued security clearance. Of the 51 U.S.flag carrier corporate participants enrolled in the VISA program at the time of the meeting, 15 companies whose vessels were modeled in the Department of Defense's Mobility Capabilities Study (MCS) participated in the meeting. In addition, representatives from MARAD and the Department of Defense

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and

Wed, Dec 21 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier Model CL6001A11 (CL600), CL6002A12 (CL601), and CL6002B16 (CL6013A and CL6013R) airplanes. This AD requires measuring to detect migration of the lower gimbal pin and inspecting for other discrepancies of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator (HSTA). This AD also requires replacing or modifying the HSTA, as applicable. This AD results from reports of failure of the lower gimbal pin of the HSTA. We are issuing this AD to prevent migration of the lower gimbal pin of the HSTA, which could result in loss of the horizontal stabilizer and consequent loss of control of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 Series Airplanes

Wed, Dec 21 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier Model DHC8400 series airplanes. This AD requires an inspection of the laminated shims for cracks, damage, or extrusion between the forward attachment fittings of the horizontal stabilizer and the top rib of the vertical stabilizer; a torque check of the attachment bolts in the attachment fittings of the front, middle, and rear spars; and corrective actions if necessary. This AD results from a report indicating that delaminated shims extruded from the interface between the forward attaching fittings of the horizontal stabilizer and the top rib of the vertical stabilizer, and that inadequate torque values of some bolts were found. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer, and consequent loss of controllability of the airplane.

First Meeting: RTCA Special Committee 207/Airport Security Access Control Systems

Wed, Dec 21 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a meeting of RTCA Special Committee 207, Airport Security Access Control Systems.

Nebkota Railway, Inc.--Abandonment Exemption--in Sheridan and Cherry Counties, NE

Wed, Dec 21 2005 11:00:00 GMT

On December 1, 2005, Nebkota Railway, Inc. (NRI) filed with the Surface Transportation Board a petition under 49 U.S.C. 10502 for exemption from the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 10903 to abandon a 43mile portion of its line of railroad extending from milepost 374 at Rushville 69360 to the end of the line at milepost 331 at Merriman 69218 in Sheridan and Cherry Counties, NE. The line traverses U.S. Postal Service Zip Codes 69218, 69343, and 69360, and it includes the stations of Clinton, Gordon, Irwin and Merriman.

The line does not contain federally granted rightsofway. Any documentation in NRI's possession will be made available promptly to those requesting it.

The interest of railroad employees will be protected by the conditions set forth in Oregon Short Line R. Co.AbandonmentGoshen, 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979).

By issuance of this notice, the Board is instituting an exemption proceeding pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 10502(b). A final decision will be issued by March 21, 2006.

Any offer of fi

Aviation Proceedings, Agreements Filed the Week Ending December 2, 2005

Wed, Dec 21 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The following Agreements were filed with the Department of Transportation under sections 412 and 414 of the Federal Aviation Act, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1382 and 1384) and procedures governing proceedings to enforce these provisions. Answers may be filed within 21 days after the filing of the application.

Docket Number: OST200523186.

Date Filed: November 29, 2005.

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Parties: Members of the International Air Transport Association.

Subject:
TC23/TC123 AfricaSouth Asian Subcontinent, Geneva & Teleconference, September 1214, 2005,
Intended effective date: April 1, 2006 (Memo 0279). TC23/TC123 Africa Japan, Korea, Geneva & Teleconference, September 1214, 2005, Intended effective date: April 1, 2006 (Memo 0280). TC23/TC123 Africa South East Asia, Geneva & Teleconference, September 1214, 2005, Intended effective date: April 1, 2006 (Memo 0281). Minutes: TC23 Africa, Middle EastTC3, Geneva & Teleconference, September 1214, 2005 (Memo 0287). Tables: TC23/TC123 AfricaSouth Asian

Notice of Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits Filed

Wed, Dec 21 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The following Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits were filed under subpart B (formerly subpart Q) of the Department of Transportation's Procedural Regulations (See 14 CFR 301.201 et. seq.).

The due date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motions to Modify Scope are set forth below for each application. Following the Answer period DOT may process the application by expedited procedures. Such procedures may consist of the adoption of a showcause order, a tentative order, or in appropriate cases a final order without further proceedings.

Docket Number: OST200523220.

Date Filed: December 1, 2005.

Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion to Modify Scope: December 22, 2005.

Description: Application of Flair Airlines Ltd. requesting a foreign air carrier permit authorizing it to engage in charter foreign air transportation of persons, property and mail between Canada and the United States and othe

Privacy Act of 1974: System of Records

Wed, Dec 21 2005 11:00:00 GMT

DOT proposes to modify an existing system of records under the Privacy Act of 1974. An additional purpose for the system has been added to provide users of the system with investigation information. A routine use has been added to provide for the use and public posting of investigation results.